Cameron, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
451 Population 144/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $34,189 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $238,622 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cameron, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$34,189 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $238,622
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
885/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Cameron Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cameron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
71%
Rent
88%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cameron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cameron residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,189. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cameron is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,622. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Cameron reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 885/100K.

Education

21.0% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cameron has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population451
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$34,189
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,025
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$238,622
Housing Units209
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property885/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation177 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cameron was built in 1958.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.